Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran and Undersheriff Raymond Rose addressed the Lake County Board’s Law and Judicial Committee on Tuesday, March 3, to discuss mental-heath issues and their impact on the county's criminal justice system.

Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran and Undersheriff Raymond Rose addressed the Lake County Board’s Law and Judicial Committee on Tuesday, March 3, to discuss mental-heath issues and their impact on the county's criminal justice system. (Jim Newton, Lake County News-Sun)

Addressing the Lake County Board's Law and Judicial Committee on Tuesday, Lake County Undersheriff Ray Rose described a pattern of recidivism that can form when an individual with mental-health issues ends up being arrested.

A Mundelein teenager was ordered Tuesday afternoon to remain in a juvenile detention facility at least until she's 20 years old for the murder of her 11-year-old sister, but will be released by the time she turns 21.

Lifestyles

The smell of the cinnamon rolls baking in the oven in the morning is like a delicious alarm clock that can rouse just about anyone from a sound sleep. Biting into the warm, fresh-from-the-oven rolls is great way to start the day. Jason Dornink of Yorkville has figured out a way to experience...

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